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(Q21.4) Aortopulmonary septal defect
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2 322 109 in individuals diagnosis aortopulmonary septal defect confirmed
27 613 deaths with diagnosis aortopulmonary septal defect
1% mortality rate associated with the disease aortopulmonary septal defect
Diagnosis aortopulmonary septal defect is diagnosed Women are 6.95% more likely than Men
1 080 392
Men receive the diagnosis aortopulmonary septal defect
14 866 (1.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis aortopulmonary septal defect
12 747 (1.0 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease aortopulmonary septal defect - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Disease Features aortopulmonary septal defect
Absence or low individual and public risk
Aortopulmonary septal defect - what does this mean
Aortopulmonary septal defect is a congenital heart defect that occurs when there is a hole in the wall (septum) between the aorta and the pulmonary artery. this allows oxygen-rich blood from the aorta to mix with oxygen-poor blood from the pulmonary artery, resulting in an inadequate supply of oxygen to the body.
What happens during the disease - aortopulmonary septal defect
Aortopulmonary septal defect is a congenital heart defect in which the wall between the aorta and the pulmonary artery is missing or incomplete. this defect allows oxygen-rich blood from the left side of the heart to mix with oxygen-poor blood from the right side of the heart, resulting in an increased workload on the heart and a decrease in the amount of oxygen delivered to the body. the cause of this defect is unknown, but it is believed to be a result of abnormal development of the heart during fetal development.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical Exam
- Chest X-ray
- Echocardiogram
- Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Cardiac Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To close the aortopulmonary septal defect.
- Medication to reduce the symptoms and prevent further complications.
- Surgery to close the defect.
- Monitoring of the patient’s heart rate and blood pressure.
- Regular check-ups to assess the progress of the treatment.
- Echocardiogram to check for any changes in the size and structure of the defect.
- Cardiac catheterization to measure the pressure in the heart chambers.
- Cardiac MRI to assess the size and shape of the defect.
- Pulmonary angiography to assess the blood supply to the lungs.
- Genetic counseling for patients and their families.
12 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Aortopulmonary septal defect - Prevention
The primary prevention of aortopulmonary septal defect (asd) is to reduce the risk of complications during pregnancy and childbirth, such as avoiding smoking, alcohol use, and drug use. additionally, pregnant women should receive regular prenatal care to monitor for any potential complications. genetic counseling may also be recommended for families with a history of asd.